Skilled nursing facilities usually have everything you need, but if you’re going into assisted living or going home your insurance should cover your durable medical equipment such as a wheelchair, an adjustable bed, a Hoyer lift if needed, and a sometimes a shower/commode chair. Health insurance should also cover some of your incontinence supplies....
The majority of individuals who sustain spinal cord injuries end up moving after injury. Usually it's because of accessibility and housing quality but also for family reasons. If you’re planning to find a new place to live that’s affordable and accessible, you’re not alone. Your inpatient rehab should have a social worker who will help you find ...
For your bathroom some quadriplegic homeowners opt for creating curb-less shower stall. Or you can get a new shower pan to eliminate a tub and use a rolling shower chair. For quadriplegics with some motor function in the hands, consider having the sink lowered and remove under-sink cabinets or use a pedestal sink so you can get close. If you...
As a complete quadriplegic a big part of your life is going to be completing the daily personal care you once did without a second thought. Depending on your support system, finding good caregivers may or may not be a time-consuming effort in life.
If you don’t have the support at home, or the financial means to survive the economy independently, you might have to look into a facility. Unfortunately this is the case for many of us complete quadriplegics. While we do have a constitutional right to community-based care, a lack of accessible and affordable housing units still forces many into...
